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Ranji Roundup: Sidhu's maiden fifty rescues Delhi

Ranji Roundup: Sidhu's maiden fifty rescues Delhi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

UP govt bans VHP's 'Sankalp Diwas' on Ram temple issue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

After clamping down on its yatra on the Ayodhya issue, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday banned Vishwa Hindu Parishad's proposed 'Sankalp Diwas' stir on October 18 to press for a parliamentary legislation on building Ram temple, fearing a communal flare-up.

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Why the time is right to play Shubman Gill in Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, who was Punjab's coach when Shubman Gill made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017, believes the time is right to blood the youngster into the India's Test team

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

BPCL's impending privatisation and RIL's stake sale to Saudi Aramco raise questions about the future of the West Coast Refinery, once touted as the world's largest.

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Skipper Ishant Sharma shone with the ball with three wickets while debutant Kulwant Khejroliya impressed with his pace as Delhi restricted Assam to 224 for seven at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match.

Dengue cases: Delhi hospitals struggle to meet demand for beds

Dengue cases: Delhi hospitals struggle to meet demand for beds

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

As Delhi grapples with the worst outbreak of dengue in five years, hospitals are groaning under shortage of beds and doctors complaining of being overworked.

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

Afghanistan stun India in Under-23s ACC Emerging Teams Cup

Afghanistan stun India in Under-23s ACC Emerging Teams Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

India suffered a shock 28-run defeat against Afghanistan but still qualified for the semi-finals of the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup tournament for the under-23 cricket teams, in Singapore, on Thursday.

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Ranji Roundup: Anmolpreet's ton puts Punjab on top

Ranji Roundup: Anmolpreet's ton puts Punjab on top

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

FIA is a body of four established domestic private airlines -- Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.

Supergiant seek play-off berth against unpredictable Delhi

Supergiant seek play-off berth against unpredictable Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant, who have gone from strength to strength, will look to seal their place in the Play-offs with a win over inconsistent Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi, on Friday.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Coal scam: CBI chargesheets ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda

Coal scam: CBI chargesheets ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, ex-Jharkhand chief secretary Ashok Kumar Basu and six others have been chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a coal block allocation scam case.

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

While Kumar, Tarun, Ashok, Sandeep and Dinesh were earlier in CBI custody for five days, the other accused were sent to the agency's custody on Monday.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

To demand justice for the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu and Kashmir and the teenager in UP's Unnao, the Congress party led a candelight vigil to India Gate in New Delhi.

New airlines to take wing in 2015

New airlines to take wing in 2015

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The first to take off will be Air Pegasus, promoted by Bengaluru-based ground-handling firm Deccor Aviation.

Bengal refuse handshake with Railways after ill-tempered Ranji tie

Bengal refuse handshake with Railways after ill-tempered Ranji tie

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In one of the most ill-tempered domestic matches in recent times, Bengal and Railway players set a poor example of on and off-field behaviour, with the two umpires hardly being able to control the proceedings during the last two days of their Ranji Trophy encounter.

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Ryan International School demanding a CBI probe and set afire a liquor shop near the school.

Airfare for 1-hour journeys may be capped at Rs 2,500

Airfare for 1-hour journeys may be capped at Rs 2,500

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The government also said it will hold consultations with the airlines to explore the possibility of curbing the menace of charging exorbitant airfares during emergency situations.

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Ranji Roundup: UP thrash Saurashtra; Pujara flops; Delhi miss bonus points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday.

Kejriwal's principal secy sent to 5-day CBI custody

Kejriwal's principal secy sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar and four others, arrested in an alleged corruption case, were on Tuesday remanded to five days Central Bureau of Investigation custody by a special court which was told by the agency that the IAS officer was "intimidating" witnesses.

After 4 defeats Mumbai Indians look for 1st win against RCB

After 4 defeats Mumbai Indians look for 1st win against RCB

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Mumbai Indians would look to bounce back when they take on a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore.

TMC behind violence, EC 'mute spectator': Amit Shah

TMC behind violence, EC 'mute spectator': Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2019

He rejected TMC's allegation that BJP workers vandalised a bust of educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Duleep Trophy final: Fearless Central ready for fiery South

Duleep Trophy final: Fearless Central ready for fiery South

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A talented Central Zone team led by Piyush Chawla is aiming to come out firing all cylinders when it squares off with an equally combative South Zone side in the final of the Duleep Trophy, starting in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Ranji roundup: Karnataka in control against Mumbai; Bengal on top

Ranji roundup: Karnataka in control against Mumbai; Bengal on top

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Karnataka took control of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Mumbai by taking a commanding 222-run lead over the 41-time champions on day two of the five-day game at the Vidharbha Cricket Association stadium in Jamtha.

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra, Haryana; over to voters now

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Political observers feel that the outcome of the elections weighs in favour of the BJP which had won a massive mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, held earlier this year.

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

BSP MP arrested along with wife, son in dowry death case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The daughter-in-law of BSP Rajya Sabha member Narendra Kashyap was on Wednesday found dead inside the bathroom of their house in Sanjay Nagar in mysterious circumstances.

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Pune, RCB will be looking to outwit each other

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Dhoni has to ponder over both the batting and bowling departments of his team.

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A 61-year-old cardiac patient Virender Rai, who was being flown to Delhi, has been rushed to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon immediately after the incident.

IPL: A match of wills as Pune face KKR

IPL: A match of wills as Pune face KKR

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Skipper Gautam Gambhir led from the front with two half-centuries in the initial phase and when he failed to contribute, Robin Uthappa and Manish Pandey have stepped up to do the bulk of scoring.

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

PIX: Shamita Shetty, Payal Rohatgi at an awards night

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A look at the highlights of the ITA awards.

Dear IPL auction, please think before you snub someone

Dear IPL auction, please think before you snub someone

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Imran Tahir needed less than 12 deliveries to highlight the folly of his rejection at the Indian Premier League auction in February when the leg-spinner set up Pune's thrilling victory in their IPL opener against Mumbai on Thursday.

Sehwag's inputs helped me grow as a cricketer: Saha

Sehwag's inputs helped me grow as a cricketer: Saha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is hoping to continue his good form in the Indian Premier League with 'priceless inputs' from Kings XI Punjab's chief of cricket operations Virender Sehwag.

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

CM Manohar Lal Khattar made the announcement after meeting the family members of Pradyuman.